Hiss Golden Messenger - Sanctuary (Official Video)

The single, Sanctuary, is out now on Merge Records. smarturl.it/HGM-Sanctuary
Directed/Edited by Saleem Reshamwala / KidEthnic.com
Director of Photography: Ismail Abdelkhalek
Production Assistant: John Laww

[@Pancho308]

It makes me mad that people think there is no good current music out there. Come out from under your rocks and explore. You have a whole new world to explore.

[@bburnsey]

I have friends who still eagerly await the latest re-release from the Eagles.

[@Pancho308]

@@bburnsey Friend?

[@meesalikeu]

it would help if they played new music when you go out. its always 70s-80s-grunge.

[@vickiherndon7850]

Very true!! I am coming out from under my rock and found these guys on xm radio!

[@rossjohn414]

Sad would be better. But, yeah, people sometimes stop growing at some point and just stagnate, running in the same old, same old circles. That's not what life is about. If you're not changing and growing, you're out of the game.

[@brodiggitty]

The bass line in this song is everything.

[@jeff7764]

Sure is groovy

[@robblake6623]

This is the first song I heard by Hiss Golden Messenger, instantly hooked with it.

[@JuanRodriguez-xc4rd]

Same

[@bassdaddy6548]

Same here too

[@taylorvansickle8928]

You're in for a treat. Hiss has quite the catalogue.

[@martincockroft8774]

So much great music. Heart Like a Levee is an amazing album and a fine place to start digging in.

[@steffendass4169]

Same here. Thanks, Spotify!

[@mynamesmiked]

Man I love this song, am I the only one getting some Prince vibes?

[@vaystation9059]

With a dash of Jackson Browne...

[@sarahmcauley4459]

@@vaystation9059 and a little Van Morrison

[@friedchicken2007]

For some reason, I can't stop listening to this song

[@NewAlternative40Chart]

"Sanctuary" entered the New Alternative 40 Chart this week at #32!

[@jimloeber]

Heard by accidnet when listening to country radio, it just come up & i love it, such a cool sound to his voice.

[@ireallyshouldntbehereltd7814]

How this hasn't got more traction is criminal. I first heard HGM on BBC Radio 4 many years ago being interviewed and have been a huge fan ever since. A real talent. Please keep on keeping on mate. You have gotten me through some really shit times and bought a smile to a worn out soul.

[@fudbob5889]

This!

[@michellebeckstrom6110]

It's because he he's full of talent instead of putting his ego on display in no class ways.

[@KirkRem]

Wow, great song and what a groovin bass line!

[@normajkey2730]

That base line...

[@mikelim7939]

Underrated observation. 👍

[@danielniewinski2530]

catched me instantly :)

[@vaystation9059]

I can't stop...that bass line! One of those songs that makes me want to search new music again.

[@Deavon121]

This bass line is great!! Makes want to learn to play

[@angelvalle769]

I love this song. Music and lyrics are wonderful. That bass line makes it unique.

[@barkingdoodles1543]

honestly can't believe that only 18k people have viewed this song. This song is solid

[@sizzlecofizzle]

I get goose bumps. So soulful. Sounds so good.

[@realisticron4025]

I try not to cry when I listen.

[@peternewman1609]

Song’s a balm on the soul of a deeply troubled nation. Thank you Hiss, we needed this one. That final shot of Mike kneeling in front of the American flag in the “distress” orientation - so moving, and undeniably apt.

[@cranstondean4184]

That's the truth. The video is great, this recording is tops, and the song stands up on it's own with just an acoustic. Great piece of art!

[@gerryfolds7488]

Bro, try loving in Canada, I’ll switch you any day anytime.

[@YaelTiferet]

@@gerryfolds7488 do not tempt me

[@julied5162]

@@gerryfolds7488 Right!

[@MarcMarc-ym4ht]

Love this song...but...turn that flag around pal!

[@lochriph]

brought tears to my eyes when i first heard this...phish radio. SO GOOD

[@karlericsanzenbacher3145]

This song is helping me get through the longest days of the teaching year, when we're just ahgning in there and trying to keep it all together. Sanctuary is all we can hope for, indeed.

[@HarvestMn]

Thank you for all you do you and your teaching colleagues are the real heroes!

[@karlericsanzenbacher3145]

@Concerned Parent Trust me - most of us have side jobs or businesses on top of the 50 to 60 hour weeks we put in. Sabotaging the post office killed half my income from that over 2020. Entrepreneurs are heroes, too, and they've been facing real headwinds.

[@justrik1]

Great song, even better, the Bass.

[@johnkeohane7223]

Heard this on the Spectrum Sirius XM. Intstant love. Wall of sound great bass line.

[@FoundingFathers2012]

Feeling bad Feeling blue Can't get out of my own mind I know how to sing about it Ring of bone A little lonely I better hit the road, child We can cry into the phone a while Jubilee Find me Steady with your hope now That little light's gotta last a while Like an arrow to the marrow I know it feels like hell now 'Til we make it to the other side You want good news You want sanctuary When you try to get real Oh, they break you on the wheel You wanna move You want sanctuary That's all that I can offer to you From the bottom to the bone To the bone Get used to the bad news It's all part of the show, child Handsome Johnny had to go, child What did you feel, brother? Bad dreams Oh, there's something you should know now Little things that'll cut you down Ragged people Hard times And the lightning strikes the poorhouse The rich man cries like a crocodile Salvation Despair But the game that they taught me Sometimes it feels like it just ain't fair You want good news You want sanctuary When you try to get real Oh, they break you on the wheel You wanna move You want sanctuary That's all that I can offer to you From the bottom to the bone To the bone Yeah, to the bone Ah, to the bone Yeah, to the bone Ah, to the bone Yeah, to the bone Ah, to the bone Feeling bad Feeling blue Can't get out of my own mind But I know how to sing about it

[@ireallyshouldntbehereltd7814]

It's 1am where I am and I've lip synced these lyrics so as not to wake anyone. This is poetry. So much hope from a weary soul. Its beautiful.

[@bargepoled]

Thank you

[@rossjohn414]

Thank you for saving me from digging them out. My old ears struggled and lips were hard to read. But I could feel the emotion and see the relevance of the song by the visuals. Now I can fill in with the words.

[@the_only_living_ghost]

This song is my sanctuary

[@cre8ivjay]

Beautiful. Great song for these unsettled times.

[@danenj7315]

What a pleasant surprise for the start of my work day. Really right on time. Hope for more soon, but this is great for now!

[@Judy.mac10-18]

I love this song & the message. Thank you!❤

[@jerryruiz1424]

Heard this song on Sun Radio in Austin. Loved it immediately. Diving deeper into the lyrics now...it feels really profound. Powerful.

[@JuanRodriguez-xc4rd]

Very powerful

[@jackminor2320]

That’s where I keep hearing it too

[@chronofloss]

Same!

[@jbarksdale5845]

Killer lyricist, his voice meets his music like good bourbon and a glass. His stuff is good music.

[@anthony03am]

It's so honest and it makes me feel warm inside. What a great bass groove. I'm really digging your music man. Thank you so much

[@maddieernst5083]

HGM, you continue to be right there when we most need you. Thank you, thank you, thank you.

[@rickholtz8823]

Love this song... Killer base

[@dkmagos]

So good!!! Sat and learned the bass part. Uplifting

[@snsteams]

I heard this song on 88.9 Uncommon Radio, and it played when I was going through some tough times. I’m genuinely glad I heard this song.

[@keksenascherable]

That´s all music needs...thx

[@enchihouse]

am just glad there are people who still make a good heart warming music like this! much love from Africa.....this was the first song i discovered from his collection, from there on, couldn't stop

[@sophiepotts9301]

A narrative we a need rn. Continue to use your voice to express ours man. From one North Carolinian to an other!

[@bh7111]

How is this not more well known? It’s perfect.

[@chapperscornwall]

Rarely does a song and a music video evoke such deep emotion that it brings me to tears. But this just did that. I love this whole album. I'm British and this all feels so relevant in our broken country these days. Love from across the pond x

[@elaff44]

Such a busy and awesome bass line! Love it!

[@kennethbrown7627]

Thankful to have found these guys. ✌🏼

[@bgildersleeve1]

As good as it gets.... great production and mix too!

[@paulgrimmer2230]

It's a crime this song isn't bigger than it is!

[@chasecraigband]

Thank you for the great song and amazing visual.

[@HeldByTrees]

Absolutely wonderful song, and feel.

[@conoragnew4772]

Love it!

[@nugznmugz]

Honestly can these folks just blow up already? So deserved.

[@ManuelBellone]

❤️ Love it, this tune works so good. Great job, as always

[@kimjk555]

Such a great song. Absolutely love it. My new favourite. 😉👏

[@wowadrow]

Awesome song, thank you.

[@stevehalverson790]

Just heard for the time today on The Spectrum. Excellent....I’m hooked. Surprised not millions of views.

[@mukialedori]

yes!! thanks for sharing :)

[@deemac7551]

Great, good, song; and equally great and good film.❤️

[@countrypaul]

I am a fan of The Band, and now of these guys. I was curious about the name, but the music kept me. And the girl who opens the video cameos is a future star!

[@ProfessorElz]

MC is so cool. I wish I could rock the sunglasses like that LOL.

[@danzinder179]

This is it right here

[@mrjoewhitfield]

Lovely song.

[@woermonastring]

This song is truly wonderful!! The message and symbolism is so awesome and as a bass player I appreciated the bass line! This was super fun filming with you despite the fact that I did fall into a puddle while walking into one of the filming locations!

[@entropyrules43]

Your music has helped me so SO much this (last) year, thank you from Maine. I cannot WAIT to see you in person!

[@mbeat28]

I’ve just discovered this fantastic band. I was in a pub Friday night and this came on. I was convinced it was Prince. I Shazammed it then fell down a Hiss Golden Messenger rabbit hole. Their sound is everything I love about music. I’m genuinely blown away…

[@richardjohnson3463]

SOOOO Good!

[@carolynpocus]

My son turned me on to this band. So excited to be seeing them live tomorrow night. Soulful indeed.💛

[@marinacolman4560]

this is beautiful, thank you

[@mactaz1517]

love this song 🎵

[@WeirdMedicine]

holy crap where have these people been all my life?

[@rossjohn414]

Great message. Lovely supporting cast. Yes, this land is your land, my land, but we're going to have to stand up for it--eyes and minds wide open and working. A little sanctuary will be helpful from time to time. And yes, all we've got to do is step outside--go for a walk, down by the creek, through the fields and into the natural world waiting to embrace and heal until it can't any more. We need to get busy with some giving back to what's brought us life and offers to sustain it if we'll just dig in with hearts, minds and souls.

[@joweger4852]

Fabulous Song!!

[@barrymclaughlin3131]

So pure

[@SD_1985]

Excellent song. A real gem. Cheers mate ✌️

[@LinusLee]

THAT'S a banger!

[@JuanRodriguez-xc4rd]

Yessir

[@iñktrip]

Lovely song, really liked it!

[@billcrede6546]

Fantastic!

[@alfredbruno7486]

Spectacular songwriting.

[@sandrasharp7630]

Going to see them open their tour tonight at The Englewood in Hershey.

[@johnrpomeroy]

Hiss vocal stylings grabbed me right away. Been hearing this on Sirius XM Spectrum channel & had to come here & share it to my band members. Can’t imagine someone thumbs downing this. Whatever!!!! I Love it!! Thank you!!

[@cmilemile]

beautiful greetings from Serbia

[@JackChord]

Cool tunes!

[@martywilliard]

Saw you at the Belly Up this past weekend. THANK YOU. Awesome concert. Thank you!

[@kathleenhunnicutt2647]

We are in distress my friend, my brother. Love one another and our mother

[@michellecarr3776]

Thankyou! Love the flag! TRUTH. BLESSED

[@chrisyoung5987]

Get to see him open for Isbell Saturday night. Going to be great.

[@csparksnc1]

HGM keeps delivering the goods - the soundtrack to my quarantine

[@jessicachristine310]

I think that this song is actually about gospel that bridges the Old Testament to the new. Handsome Johnny is in reference to John the Baptist and the rich man who cries like a crocodile is Lazarus.

[@richardjohnson3463]

bollocks

[@chrisbutzon1258]

This is a really good song. I heard it on Sirius and wow. Little bit of Dylan!

[@lindalovesmusic9091]

Love your music.. Please come to World Cafe Live in Philly!

[@HappyHeartEnergy]

I just stumbled across you...Thanks for being there :)

[@ukehenrik]

Nice music 🙏

[@emergentpatterns]

First! What a great song.

[@trapin68]

The girl in the turquoise earings looked terrified. LOL! What a great song though.

[@ryanheather4309]

93 XRT (Chicago) thank you!

[@gustavfallgren6949]

This song just became the soundtrack of my break up. I wanna move, I want sanctuary. Thnx! Besides that, the song shines a light on the issues with social media (phobia). Altough the the lyric seem to refer to social issues in the US, and somewhat connected to your election. (I'm a swede and I definetly dont have a say but keep on working for equality and basic human rights)

[@snsteams]

It seems more so connected to just life in general

[@michaelrehder5325]

Superb!

[@TamalpaisBrass]

Nice job Elijah!

[@cperez9963]

Te acabo de conocer y me encanta este tema❤

[@goatecho5484]

So good

[@janine5314]

💖

[@AllGlitterandDirt]

🌌🌟💕💜💕🌟🌌

[@fabrisoto]

💜🌹✊🏽🌹💜🌹✊🏽

[@vinnerdinner]

Prince song

[@JuanRodriguez-xc4rd]

Realness

[@danielniewinski2530]

anybody else hearing Prince's vocal in this song?

[@Wespjr]

That was my first thought when my best friend sent this to me

[@fudbob5889]

The fact this has only 67,000 views is a crying shame!

[@SophisticatedDogCat]

It’s a terrible song, I wish it had fewer views and more downvoted.

[@fudbob5889]

@@SophisticatedDogCat lol, you’re cute

[@Revadelphia]

Am I the only one who thinks he sounds like the artist formerly known as Prince?

[@rocksteady6793]

Shits Fire....Bounce Bounce 🔥🔥🔥🔥🦺🦺🦺👷‍♂️👷‍♂️👷‍♂️👷‍♂️

[@Derm0tek]

This is what the kids these days call a "Banger"